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Horse racing is a dangerous sport in a lot of ways. With the high speeds, hurdles, and obstacles in the form of other competing jockeys, there are plenty of accidents along the way. In fact, according to a study conducted by Animal Aid, there have been 1746 horses killed while racing since…
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It's not out of the ordinary for there to be a guest pitcher before a big game, but usually, it isn't a nun from a Catholic High School. However, Mary Jo Sobiek turned up to carry out the ceremonial first pitch at the White Sox's game with Kansas City Royals…
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Whether they're celebrating a result or mourning a loss, sports fans can often be some of the rowdiest, drunkest, and destructive people. However, there are nicer elements that aren't as often reported, especially when it comes to the children who grow up loving their chosen sport in a positive way.…
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One of the coolest thing for a baseball fan to experience is catching one of the game balls. It doesn't work quite as well in, say, soccer, as that's a large thing to lug around - and everyone will be expecting you to lob it back down to the pitch…
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There's such a thing as good sportsmanship, but there are a lot of players that don't play by these rules. And when it comes to the fans - they've got the leeway to throw all common courtesy out the window (and the copious amount of alcohol doesn't help) without it…
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It only feels like yesterday that we were all sitting down with our pizzas, our Buds and our jerseys to watch the Super Bowl LII. However, I'm here to inform you that close to six months have passed since the game and - extraordinarily - we are now closer to…
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Whenever someone announces that they are going to have a baby, the first question to come from anyone's lips is always: "is it a boy or a girl?" Nobody wants to know how you've decorated the bedroom, or whether you're planning on naming it after some long-deceased relative, or even…
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At St Petersburg Stadium, Argentina took on Nigeria in a dramatic World Cup match. But arguably, the most entertaining moments were not on the field, but in the stands. 57-year-old Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was spotted in the crowd, living his best life. Maradona reacted to the game with wild…
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The World Cup is in full swing at the moment, meaning that fans celebrating the tournament in Russia are busy cheering on their respective nations, drinking a bit too much beer during the games, and - apparently - harassing reporters who are trying to cover the sports event. This weekend,…
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Unless you've been living under a very large rock, deep underground on another planet, you've probably heard that the World Cup is on right now. Yes, the global football tournament that comes around every four years started just over a week ago, this year being hosted in Russia. We've seen…
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As someone who knows all too well how it feels to suffer a broken bone (yes, I was very drunk, and yes, it still hurt so much), I recoil in horror at the mere thought of stepping foot inside a UFC Octagon. Despite the obvious padding, the quintessential UFC battleground…
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Since he had a boxing match with Floyd "Money" Mayweather and lost last year, not much has been seen of Conor McGregor. Well, I say not much, but I'm talking in a professional sense. Of course, since the fight, McGregor has struggled to keep himself out of the headlines. There…
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There's something uniquely thrilling about going to see a live sports event. Sure, it's fun to kick back with a beer and watch a football game with some friends at home - but nothing compares to being in the crowd at the Superbowl, or cheering on the tennis stars at…
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The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl, winning their first championship in franchise history. It's customary for the winning team to visit the White House, but on Monday President Trump rescinded his invite. In a statement, he said he cancelled their visit because of the…
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Yesterday, the National Football League announced major changes regarding its policy surrounding the national anthem. The new rules mean that teams who have players that refuse to stand for the anthem can end up being fined for their player's conduct. According to the new policy, players who choose to sit or…
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Donald Trump and Mexico are not exactly BFF's. When Trump kicked off his presidential campaign, he disparaged Mexican immigrants, saying, "They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people." At his rallies, he promised to build a big, glorious wall between the United States…
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You might expect America's national pastime to be football, basketball or Tide pod eating competitions. But actually, it's baseball. Multiple generations grew up playing this sport, which has survived the industrial revolution, two World Wars and the Trump administration (so far). Sure, baseball isn't the most exciting game, but it's…
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Formula One racing is a notoriously dangerous sport, with dozens of drivers having died or sustained life-changing injuries over the years. However, it isn't just those behind the wheel who are at risk. This weekend, a mechanic was rushed to hospital after Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen snapped his leg in half…
